Press Releases

Pallone, Holt Reiterate Request to Maintain Fort Monmouth Services

August 17, 2010

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Frank Pallone Jr., (NJ-06) and Rush Holt (NJ-12) Tuesday sent a letter to Army Secretary McHugh repeating a prior request that Fort Monmouth’s commissary and post exchange remain in operation after the fort closes. Both facilities supply necessary affordable goods and services to the military community.

Pallone Warns of Threat to Social Security

August 17, 2010

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Neptune - In a national TV appearance and at a local forum with seniors to recognize the 75th anniversary of the creation of Social Security, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. on Tuesday warned of a looming threat to a program he termed "an American promise that shouldn't be compromised."

Pallone Says Federal Bill Will Help New Jersey Defray Medicaid Costs and Save Teachers

August 10, 2010

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Washington, DC — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today heralded house passage of legislation that would significantly help New Jersey defray its Medicaid costs and save approximately 3,900 teachers’ jobs.

Menendez, Pallone Introduce Legislation to Combat Gang Violence

August 3, 2010

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Washington, D.C. – Senator Robert Menendez and Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., (NJ-06) jointly introduced the Fighting Gangs and Empowering Youth Act of 2010, legislation that increases coordination amongst government and community organizations at all levels with programs that combat gang violence and recruitment.

Pallone Criticizes House Republicans for Blocking James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act

July 30, 2010

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) Thursday criticized Republicans’ failure to support a program to provide health care to 9/11 first responders and area residents suffering from health conditions associated with the side effects of exposure to toxins at Ground Zero.

House Approves $1 Million for Long Branch Pier

July 30, 2010

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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., (D-NJ), Friday announced the House of Representatives voted 251-167 to approve the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2011, which includes $1 million in funding secured by Pallone to complete design and engineering for the Long Branch Pier and Ferry terminal.

Pallone Requests State Department Investigation of Potential Ties Between IHH and Terrorist Organizations

July 30, 2010

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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., (D-NJ), Friday asked Secretary of State Clinton to investigate possible ties between the Turkish Humanitarian Relief Foundation and U.S. recognized terrorist organizations. The letter also asks that the State Department include in the investigation potential links between the IHH and the Turkish government.

House Approves Offshore Drilling Reform Bill

July 30, 2010

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., (NJ-06) Friday lauded the passage of the CLEAR Act, legislation that will enact offshore drilling reforms and inject transparency and accountability into the offshore drilling process. The CLEAR Act directly responds to the Deepwater Horizon disaster while also looking forward and attempting to prevent the next catastrophe.

Pallone Requests DEP Delay Decision to Shutdown Oyster Restoration Project

July 29, 2010

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Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., (NJ-06) Thursday wrote a letter to NJ Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin requesting that he delay an order to remove the shellfish beds by July 30 and work with the Baykeeper to find a mutually beneficial solution for the oyster restoration project.

Pallone Announces $6.5 Million in Funding for Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, the Cancer Institute

July 28, 2010

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Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., (NJ-06) Wednesday announced $6.5 million in Defense Appropriations funding for programs in the New Brunswick area which will benefit Rutgers, the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and the Cancer Institute. The funding will go to projects that will improve disaster preparedness efforts and improve cancer prevention diagnoses.